February 2023
Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability
Sustainability has been the biggest motto for CPHFW. It’s taken so seriously that for native Danish brands to even be qualified to show their collections at CPHFW they have meet 18 requirements with at least 50% of each collection made of sustainable materials, recycled, up-cycled, or made of deadstock items. Also, each shows set design must consist of zero waste.
The brands to check out.
Latimmier
A new and thriving brand is always so exciting to see. Latimmier is a new ready-to-wear label by Ervin Latimer. Ervin, who was not only sought out to work for the cult luxury brand Alyx, but has also worked infamous Danish Label Heliot Emil. Latimmier want’s to push the boundaries of masculinity in each of his collections.
In this Autumn/Winter 23 collection he seemed to have just done that. Some looks play with the element of testing how far a man can be considered a man with baring just enough leg and adding garters made for men. Some looks played with shapes, testing traditional tailored suits, and skirts. Latimmier kept the colors direct to focus on the textiles used and how they were used.
A. Roege Hove
A. Roege Hove is a brand that hasn’t been talked about enough this season. Founder, Amalie Røge Hove, a master at Knitwear with devoted years of experimentation to her craft. She has the ability to create pieces perfect for layering. From a consumer’s POV these unique pieces seem to be meant to complete a look and not just to be an addition.
Stamm
With a focus on gender fluidity in Stamm’s creations, Elisabet makes pieces that are fun look at and experiment with. What I love about this collection is the experimentation with what a puffer traditionally looks like and the cohesiveness these puffers have with the accessories added. Stamm came with more of a flexible, sporty0chic collection with consistent colors and fabrics.
OpéraSport
OpéraSport by Stephanie Gundelach and Awa Malina Stelter, two women who brought their distinct talents together to create a brand made for the cool girl with sustainability in mind. The interesting element OpéraSport as a brand is that the brand operates on a drop basis with “editions” of seasonless designs with the intention to limit excess.